Flooding information

The Environment Agency advice is:

How can you prepare for flooding?

  • Stay informed: Continue to check for any current or future flood warnings and sign up for flood warnings to get updates: gov.uk/flood or contact Floodline on 0345 988 1188
  • Check your flood risk: You can check your current flood risk and long-term flood risk here: gov.uk/check-flooding
  • Check your river level: You can check the latest river, sea, groundwater and rainfall levels to help you understand your flood risk: https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk
  • Create a personal flood plan: If you live in a flood risk area, do what you can now to prepare for a flood. This could include creating a personal flood: gov.uk/government.publications/personal-flood-plan
  • Report flooding: We understand it is a difficult time when people are affected by flooding, however if your home or business has flooded, please make sure you report if as close to the event as possible: gov.uk/report-flood-cause
  • Get involved: Understanding flood risk at a local level and taking appropriate action can help communities become more resilient. Communities can work with key agencies to manage their flood risk by forming a flood action group: thefloodhub.co.uk

Who can you contact about flooding? In an emergency, dial 999 if life is in danger.